Form: letters (correspondence) and Correspondence - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Thomas Chase papers, 1843-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:: .75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Correspondence, portraits, photographs, clippings, articles, addresses, lecture notes, diary, and miscellaneous papers related to Thomas Chase (1827-1892), his family, and his years at Haverford as professor and president of the College.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Rankin Family papers, 1804-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The case of James Rankin, a loyalist during the American Revolution, whose estate was confiscated and sold. Rankin's heirs sued for restitution and won.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Joseph Meyers correspondence, 1877-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Joseph E. Meyers entered Westtown School at the age of 15 in November of 1873. The letters in the collection are from classmates at Westtown, discussing life events, mutual friends, and reminiscence of the Westtown days and are dated from his graduation from the school in 1877 until 1924.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Margaretta Hinchman letterbooks, 1922-1942 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.23 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: Each volume of Margaretta Hinchman's letterbooks is organized alphabetically by the last name of the letter writer, and contains personal correspondence related to social events and social calls.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Morris family letterbook, 1855-1859 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This letterbook includes correspondence related to the resettlement of Luke W. Morris's estate, the executors of which were Samuel B. Morris and Elliston P. Morris. All letters were written by either Elliston P. Morris and Samuel B. Morris.

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Thomas Arnold correspondence, 1837-1848 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence of Thomas Arnold.

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Bedford ship records, 1946

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the typed transcript of a legal document related to the Ship Bedford on its arrival in Rio de Janeiro, a photostatic copy of the original, and correspondence related to the collection.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

China, Maine Monthly Meeting records, 1852-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: Correspondence between members of the China, Maine Monthly Meeting and Friends in Nova Scotia; a single volume of meeting minutes for China, Maine Monthly Meeting.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Frederick Creedy papers, 1949

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the chapter synopses for Frederick Creedy's book, "The Plain Speaking of a Quaker Scientist," and a letter from Frederick Creedy to Samuel Cooper.

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Cromwell Family correspondence, 1832-1842 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains the correspondence of the Cromwell family, a 19th century Quaker family, believed to be the in-laws of Thomas Chase.

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Cope family correspondence, 1833-1855

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence of the Cope family.

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Edwards Family correspondence, 1829-1845 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence among members of the Edwards family.

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Elihu Embree papers, 1927-1934 (inclusive)

Extent:: .05 linear ft. (2 folders)
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Samuel Rowland Fisher correspondence, 1767-1768 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection includes the personal correspondence between Samuel Rowland Fisher, a Quaker merchant, and his friends and family, as well as a number of photocopies.

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Newlin family correspondence, 1839-1846 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence of the Newlin family. The majority of letters are addressed to Rachel Newlin, written by her brothers, Nicholas and William, and her sister, Hannah Ann Walter. The letters discuss family news, social calls, and events attended, particularly marriages in the Quaker community.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Thomas Hamm Collection of Letters, 1807-08-15-1879-07-20 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection consists of five letters, donated by Thomas Hamm, written by Quakers around the East Coast of the United States: a majority of who are from Pennsylvania. The first letter is addressed to Susannah B. Habers of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1807 and is from a child of Habers. The second letter, from James to Thomas Kimber in 1820, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, updates Kimbers about James's infant. In the third letter, Alfred Cope, owner of a prominent Philadelphia shipping company, writes to his daughters (addressed to Elizabeth W. Cope) in Chester County, Pennsylvania, about the conditions of his sick father, Thomas Pim Cope. In the fourth letter, addressed to Haverford College Class of 1861 John G. Thomas in 1860, Haverford College alum Frank Richardson requests news of Haverford College, his alma mater, especially after the release of the "Collegian," a publication from the Longian Society, a student group for academic advancement and exploration. In the fifth letter,...(see more)

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Henry Drinker papers, 1785-1808 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (2 folders, 30 items)
Abstract:: Correspondence relating to Henry Drinker (1734-1809).

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Edward Ash letterbook, Undated.

Extent:: 0.0080 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Edward Ash was a British Quaker and doctor. His letterbook includes personal correspondence related to religious convictions and family news. Letter writers include Barclay, Anna Maria C. of Horne, Robert Barron, Gulielma Penn, and William Pim. A number of letters are addressed to George Fox. A copy of a letter from Ellis Hooke to Margaret Fell is also included.

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Rhoads & Wing letterbook, 1868-1881 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This letterbook contains the correspondence between William G. Rhoads, Samuel Rhoads, and Asa Wing. The volume includes both personal and business correspondence.

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Gustave Auguste de Beaumont papers, 1831, 1952

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single letter from Gustave de Beaumont to Samuel Wood, as well as clippings from the Bulletin of Friends Historical Association, regarding Tocqueville and Beaumont in Philadelphia.

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Bettle family correspondence, 1825-1890 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: This collection contains the personal correspondence of Elizabeth, Mary, and Samuel Bettle.

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Sarah Cadbury papers, Undated.

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the photocopied manuscript of "Letters from Slabtown Virginia," as well as a folder of the original, handwritten letters of Sarah Cadbury.

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John Henry Douglas papers, 1906-1933 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is composed of three folders of typed transcripts of correspondence, manuscripts, and portrait photographs relating to John Henry Douglas (1832-1919).

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Errol T. Elliott papers, 1849-1966 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the photocopied letters and manuscripts of Errol T. Elliott.

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Gummere family papers, 1901-1929 (inclusive)

Extent:: .3 linear ft. (11 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence, photographs, and clippings of the Gummere family.

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Hallowell family papers, 1858-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:: .05 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence of Edward Needles Hallowell and various family members, as well as a single photograph of Edward N. Hallowell.

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Janney family papers, 1800-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (6 folders)
Abstract:: This collection contains Janney family papers, and includes family correspondence, newspaper clippings, financial records, legal papers, maps, and photographs.

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Mary S. Kimber papers, 1897-1904 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the handwritten personal correspondence and receipts of Mary S. Kimber.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Bacon Family papers, 1800-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8 linear ft. (16 boxes and 1 volume)
Abstract:: Correspondence, diaries and photographs relating to the 20th- century Quakers Edith Farquhar Bacon and Francis Rogers Bacon, their families, forbears, friends and colleagues.

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Edwin B. Bronner papers, 1952-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6.75 linear ft. (11 boxes and 6 volumes)
Abstract:: Papers from the Fourth World Conference of Friends (Quakers) which was held at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1967. Edwin Bronner was chair of the Executive Committee of the American Section, but there was worldwide representation by Friends and guests. A well known speaker at the conference was U.N. Secretary General U Thant.

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Moses Brown papers, 1815-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Correspondence, legal, land and estate papers (wills, powers of attorney, deeds, mortgages, bonds, etc.), account book, manuscript book, and other papers of the Quaker Brown family of Philadelphia and New Hampshire.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Morley-Cain papers, 1935-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection includes correspondence and manuscripts. The correspondence consists of two series: one business, the other personal. The former series is composed chiefly of letters from Christopher Morley. Many are letters of thanks for correspondence as well as about manuscripts sent to him for publishing in his "Bowling Green" column or other publications. The business correspondence was on acidic, crumbling paper and has been photocopied onto acid-free paper. The latter series includes letters primarily written by Christopher Morley to his secretary, Helen Hare, later Cain, which refer heavily to his literary work, to personal friends, such as Buckminster Fuller, and personal philosophy. Among other items, there is a telegram and copies of letters from Ginger Rogers. Christopher Morley's manuscripts include poems, essays, novelettes, chapters from his books, and aphorisms.

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E. Newbold Cooper / Margaret Hawkins collection, 1820s-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 linear ft. (5 boxes, 6 volumes)
Abstract:: Represents, in large measure, the Cooper and Wills families of E. Newbold Cooper and the Green, Hawkins, and Sharpless families of Margaret Hawkins.

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Lydia Swain Hinchman letterbooks, 1867-1916 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.39 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: Each volume of Lydia Swain Hinchman's letterbooks includes both business and personal correspondence. Letters are addressed to both Lydia Swain Hinchman and her husband, Charles Shoemaker Hinchman. Generally, personal correspondence is addressed to Lydia Swain Hinchman, while business correspondence is addressed to Charles Shoemaker Hinchman.

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Thomas Wistar letterbook, 1875-1876 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single volume letterbook of Thomas Wistar. The majority of the letters copied in this volume are personal correspondence between Thomas Wistar and various family members and friends. A few letters included are letters of sympathy from friends and family written upon the death of Thomas Wistar in January, 1876.

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Correspondence, 1656-1974, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.0080 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of correspondence from various Quakers.

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Bacon Family papers, 1874-1909 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of a single volume diary, as well as correspondence from various members of the Bacon family.

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Lewis Benson papers, 1959

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a letter from Lewis Benson to Henry Cadbury and a typed manuscript of Benson's lecture on "The Christian Universalism of George Fox."

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Jane Bettle correspondence, 1813-1851 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence of Jane Bettle.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Branch Family correspondence, 1899-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence of the Branch family.

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James Bringhurst papers, 1780-1802 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the personal and business correspondence, as well as miscellaneous notes and manuscripts, of James Bringhurst, a wealthy Philadelphia merchant.

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Kenneth Chao correspondence, 1965

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of two letters between Kenneth Chao and Dr. Howard Comfort.

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Crew Family papers, 1813-1826 (inclusive)

Extent:: .25 linear ft. (6 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of typed genealogical research, handwritten family correspondence, legal papers, manuscripts, financial records, and miscellaneous papers of the Crew family.

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Thomas Drake Edward papers, 1932-1933 (inclusive)

Extent:: .05 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection contains the correspondence and notes of Thomas Drake Edward.

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C. Willis Edgerton papers, Undated.

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence, photographs, and manuscripts collected by C. Willis Edgerton.

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William Frost correspondence, 1809, 1941 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the handwritten letter (1809) between William Frost and Samuel Jenkins, and two letters between Thomas E. Drake and C.E.H. Whitlock concerning the sale of the original William Frost letter.

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Lida Lisle Greene papers, 1941

Extent:: .2 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the handwritten correspondence between Thomas Drake and Frances B. Watland concerning Lida Lisle Greene's manuscript of a play about John Woolman, as well as the typed script for the play.

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Bernt Heid correspondence, 1967-1968 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence between Bernt Heid and Henry J. Cadbury.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Walter Hinchman papers, 1879-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:: .15 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the papers of Walter Hinchman, including biographical manuscripts, correspondence, and drawings.

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Howell family correspondence, 1818-1847 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence of the Howell family. Letters are between family members, Elizabeth and Israel Howell and their children, and relate family matters.

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